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Rihanna and Michael Jackson sued by African singer

Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango had filed a lawsuit against both Rihanna and Michael Jackson, claiming the artists have nicked one of his hooks.Dibango, 75, points to one of the most famous bits in Jackson's 1983 track, Wanna Be Startin' Something. In that song, the King of Pop ends the chorus with a nonsensical chant, "mama-say mama-sa ma-ma-coo-sa," words that sound awfully close to the Duala chant in Dibango's classic Soul Makossa.Jackson had already admitted to borrowing the line, accordin...

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19:33 on February 3 2009

Michael Jackson - African Singer Sues Jackson Rihanna

ContactMusic — African singer MANU DIBANGO has filed suit against MICHAEL JACKSON and RIHANNA, accusing the pair of stealing a hook from one of his songs. The 75-year-old singer, who ha... more info
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19:37 on February 3 2009

Jacko, Rihanna Sued Over Catchy Hook

TMZ — Filed under: Celebrity Justice The African sax star who wrote the song that Michael Jackson borrowed for his hit song "Wanna Be Startin' Something" says Jacko -- and no... more info
20:38 on February 3 2009

Jackson, Rihanna Sued for Song Swipe

E! Online — Michael Jackson started somethin' all right. Another legal battle. In the latest in a never-ending string of lawsuits, a Cameroonian musician is suing Jackson and Rihan... more info
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22:05 on February 3 2009

Jackson, Rihanna Sued for Song Swipe (E! Online)

Yahoo! Music — E! Online - Michael Jackson started somethin' all right. Another legal battle. more info
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11:01 on February 4 2009

Rihanna and Michael Jackson sued by African singer

Guardian Music — Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango had filed a lawsuit against both Rihanna and Michael Jackson, claiming the artists have nicked one of his hooks.Dibango, 75, points to o... more info
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16:38 on February 4 2009

Rihanna Sued Over Track

MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna and Michael Jackson are being sued over using a sample without permission... more info
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20:38 on February 3 2009

Jackson, Rihanna Sued for Song Swipe

E! Online — Michael Jackson started somethin' all right. Another legal battle. In the latest in a never-ending string of lawsuits, a Cameroonian musician is suing Jackson and R... more info
Rihanna Michael Jackson

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